Mr. Putt vs Nova Run
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mr. Putt
Engage in turn-based mini golf matches with friends directly within iMessage. Challenge opponents across various themed courses in 3, 6, or 9-hole games.
- Play mini golf in iMessage
- Turn-based gameplay
- Challenge friends
- Multiple themed courses
- 3, 6, or 9-hole matches
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Play 1v1 turn-based mini golf with friends in iMessage. Mr. Putt lets two players trade shots across Frost, Blaze, Retro, Nebula, Apollo, and Timber in 3-, 6-, or 9-hole matches, then send stickers right from chat. __________________________________________________________________ Mr. Putt is built exclusively for iMessage. Open Messages, choose a conversation, tap the App Store button, and challenge a friend to a 1v1 round right from chat.
Nova Run
Pilot a rocket through challenging environments, dodging obstacles and collecting power-ups. Customize your rocket with earned coins and aim for your highest score in this endless arcade experience.
- Tap-to-boost gameplay
- Four distinct zones to explore
- Dodge meteors and debris
- Collect power-ups (Shield, Laser, Magnet)
- Customize rocket appearance
- High score chasing
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NOVA RUN — one tap, one thumb, infinite replays. Fire your thrusters to climb, ease off to dive — thread your rocket through every gap before it's too late. Every tap gives you a real forward boost, just like a rocket firing its engines, so timing matters more than ever. FLY THROUGH FOUR ZONES Start at the Launch Pad and climb through Open Sky, the Stratosphere, and all the way into Deep Space. Each zone looks and feels completely different, with new obstacle styles and a fresh backdrop the deeper you fly. DODGE MORE THAN PIPES Watch out for the occasional meteor or tumbling rocket debris crossing your path — a curveball on top of the usual obstacle gaps. GRAB POWER-UPS - Shield — survive one hit - Laser — ten seconds of full-auto fire that vaporizes meteors and debris on contact - Magnet — auto-collect nearby coins - x2 Multiplier — double your coin haul - Path Clear — a rare power-up that blasts the way ahead and grants a few seconds of immunity CUSTOMIZE YOUR ROCKET Spend coins in the Shop on new paint jobs, thruster trail effects, rocket shapes, and pilot faces peeking out the window. Your progress and unlocks are saved right on your device. CHASE YOUR BEST SCORE Simple to learn, tough to master, and always just one more try away. How far can you fly? No account required. Just you, your rocket, and the void.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nova Run at 100% against Mr. Putt's 38%. Nova Run also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Mr. Putt's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 weeks). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Mr. Putt sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Nova Run asks for nothing beyond the download.
Nova Run holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Mr. Putt's written reviews are positive against 100% of Nova Run's.
Mr. Putt ships an update every 8 days, Nova Run every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mr. Putt | Nova Run |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 37.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Jonah Witcig | NICHOLAS ALEXANDER RUDNICK |
Customer experience
Mr. Putt
Nova Run
Bugs and requests
Mr. Putt
Reported bugs
3 issues- Ball goes through walls and obstacles
- Game fails to load or start properly
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Requested features
3 requests- More course options and levels
- Ability to play with larger groups
- Improved ball physics and collision detection
Nova Run
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Mr. Putt
- Timber$0.99
Nova Run
No in-app purchases









